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JULY 2019 Luray United Methodist Church Luray United Methodist Church Luray United Methodist Church Luray United Methodist Church 1 West Main Street, P.O. Box 606 Luray, Virginia 22835 Pastor Erich Bennett Office: 540-743-6540 Parsonage: 843-0389 Fax: 743-9109 Email: [email protected] The Corner Journal The Corner Journal The Corner Journal The Corner Journal Inside this Issue: Thank you for allowing me to serve and extend OUR reach! Since the end of July 2015, I have been a reserve chaplain in the United States Air Force. You have understood and supported my service and been though#ul and caring for my family when I’m away, especially during those long training absences in 2016 and 2017. Now, having returned from my two week annual tour to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, I want to again thank you for allowing me to serve and understanding when my ministry is out of the area, serving Airmen and families in the Washington DC area. So, you may ask, what does a reserve chaplain do on an annual tour? During my annual tour this year I: Preached at the tradi2onal and community worship services; prayed an invoca2on for an agency star2ng at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, VA; spent an evening of fellowship with families enjoying games and Chinese food; gave a devo2on for security forces (law enforcement) members during roll call before their shi:; watched computer based trainings; answered my annual health ques2onnaire; performed my physical fitness test; and I conducted four counseling sessions with airmen who walked in and wanted to talk with a chaplain. This last ac2vity was the one that I would consider the most valuable. Two things struck me very deeply thru these short counseling ses- sions. First, there is deep need within us. The Airmen I spoke with were facing situa2ons that caused them concern and they wanted to voice that concern. What one of us doesn’t have the need to express the concerns or the things that are troubling us? With- out going into detail, two of these four people were so low and distressed that they couldn’t see the value in their living. I count it an honor to have had the opportunity to hear their stories in those sacred moments. Secondly, we have hope. I tried to name our hope and impart it to these Airmen. God gave me those precious moments to tes2fy to my faith. In each of these counseling sessions I found a way to reference my faith, even though none of the folks I talked with iden2fied their faith or named a par2cular religious affilia2on. My way of impar2ng hope is in the name of Jesus Christ. I was able to offer this name to them, without apology, and yet at the same 2me respected their faith or lack of iden2fica2on with a par2cular faith. Some of them allowed me to pray for them. I felt good being able to give them hope in Jesus’ name, but also a liBle saddened that they didn’t always seem to realize the hope present in Him. I con2nue to pray for these people, and I thank you for the opportunity to be there for them. I am here for you too. If you need to talk, need counsel, please seek me out. Thanks again for allowing me the honor of serving God and country, and being your pastor! I’ll see you Sunday! I hope to see you Sunday! Grace & Peace, Erich Happy Independence Day! Mission Dinner Friday, June 26th 6-8pm Fellowship Hall Benefi+ng St. Andrews Potato, Salad & Dessert Bar Month At A Glance 2 Poem by Walt Gordon 3 News from Russia 5 UMW News 5 Church Helpers 7

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Page 1: The Corner Journal · June Clark, Mary Jane Ricke˙s, Ann Moody, George Nosek, Jim Ashanky, Barbara Shenk, Len & Be˙y Deibert & John Jennings Please Pray for those in Senior Centers

JULY

2019

Luray United Methodist ChurchLuray United Methodist ChurchLuray United Methodist ChurchLuray United Methodist Church 1 West Main Street, P.O. Box 606 Luray, Virginia 22835

Pastor Erich Bennett Office: 540-743-6540 Parsonage: 843-0389 Fax: 743-9109

Email: [email protected]

The Corner JournalThe Corner JournalThe Corner JournalThe Corner Journal

Inside this Issue:

Thank you for allowing me to serve and extend OUR reach!

Since the end of July 2015, I have been a reserve chaplain in the United States Air Force.

You have understood and supported my service and been though#ul and caring for my

family when I’m away, especially during those long training absences in 2016 and 2017.

Now, having returned from my two week annual tour to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland,

I want to again thank you for allowing me to serve and understanding when my ministry

is out of the area, serving Airmen and families in the Washington DC area. So, you may

ask, what does a reserve chaplain do on an annual tour? During my annual tour this year

I: Preached at the tradi2onal and community worship services; prayed an invoca2on for

an agency star2ng at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, VA; spent an

evening of fellowship with families enjoying games and Chinese food; gave a devo2on for

security forces (law enforcement) members during roll call before their shi:; watched

computer based trainings; answered my annual health ques2onnaire; performed my

physical fitness test; and I conducted four counseling sessions with airmen who walked in

and wanted to talk with a chaplain. This last ac2vity was the one that I would consider

the most valuable. Two things struck me very deeply thru these short counseling ses-

sions. First, there is deep need within us. The Airmen I spoke with were facing situa2ons

that caused them concern and they wanted to voice that concern. What one of us

doesn’t have the need to express the concerns or the things that are troubling us? With-

out going into detail, two of these four people were so low and distressed that they

couldn’t see the value in their living. I count it an honor to have had the opportunity to

hear their stories in those sacred moments. Secondly, we have hope. I tried to name our

hope and impart it to these Airmen. God gave me those precious moments to tes2fy to

my faith. In each of these counseling sessions I found a way to reference my faith, even

though none of the folks I talked with iden2fied their faith or named a par2cular religious

affilia2on. My way of impar2ng hope is in the name of Jesus Christ. I was able to offer

this name to them, without apology, and yet at the same 2me respected their faith or

lack of iden2fica2on with a par2cular faith. Some of them allowed me to pray for them. I

felt good being able to give them hope in Jesus’ name, but also a liBle saddened that

they didn’t always seem to realize the hope present in Him. I con2nue to pray for these

people, and I thank you for the opportunity to be there for them. I am here for you too. If

you need to talk, need counsel, please seek me out. Thanks again for allowing me the

honor of serving God and country, and being your pastor! I’ll see you Sunday!

I hope to see you Sunday!

Grace & Peace,

Erich

Happy

Independence

Day!

Mission Dinner

Friday, June 26th

6-8pm

Fellowship Hall

Benefi+ng St. Andrews

Potato, Salad &

Dessert Bar

Month At A Glance 2

Poem by Walt Gordon 3

News from Russia 5

UMW News 5

Church Helpers 7

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JULY LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 2

MONTH AT A GLANCE:

7/ 7 VBS Begins, 6-8pm

7/ 8 Trustee Mee ng, 7pm, Image Class

7/ 9 VBS, 6-8pm

7/11 VBS, 6-8pm

7/14 Church Council, a*er late worship

7/15 Pastor Benne. & family on vaca on this week

7/17 Main St. Singers Mtg. 7pm, Image Class*

7/19 Wedding Rehearsal, 6:30pm*

7/20 Wedding, 4pm, Sanctuary*

7/23 Gideon’s 6:30pm, FH*

7/25 Illumine, 7pm, Parlor

7/26 Mission Dinner, 6-8pm, FH, benefits St. Andrews * Not a church event

HAPPENING EVERY WEEK THIS MONTH:

Sunday, Illumine Mee ng, 7pm, FH

Preschool finished un l Fall

Tuesday, Bible Study with Pastor Ellen, 11am, Image Class

Tuesday, ASAP, 5-7pm, Auditorium* Private Mee ng

Wednesday, Children's Choir, finished un l Fall

Wednesday, Handbells finished un l Fall

Wednesday, Chancel Choir finished un l Fall

Thursday, Men’s Bible Breakfast, 7:15am, FH-Men Only

Thursday, Noon Community Svc, Main St. Bap st Church

Thursday, Girl Scouts, 6-8pm, Image Class*

Thursday, Praise Band Prac ce, 6:45pm, Sanctuary

The July Communion Rail Offering blesses: Page One

The July Grocery Cart will bless Page One!

Needs: Canned fruit, pasta, tuna/meat, boxed din-

ners, any non perishable food items.

2019 MISSION TRIP - Carol Angier travels to Guatemala

this month for her mission trip. Please keep her in prayer.

Plans for the 2020 trip is underway. If you are interested in

participating NEXT YEAR, please contact Carol Angier.

Harrisonburg District Newsle3er

Check out the March District Newsle3er to find all kinds of

Great Things Happening in the Valley.

https://www.harrisonburgdistrictumc.org/district-newsletter

Please keep our members in your daily prayers:

June Clark, Mary Jane Ricke�s, Ann Moody, George Nosek,

Jim Ashanky, Barbara Shenk, Len & Be�y Deibert & John

Jennings

Please Pray for those in Senior Centers & Nursing Homes:

Betsy Campbell: 110 Luther Rd. Dickson, TN 37055

Hidden Springs: Nell Strong, Anne Heller

973 Buck Mountain Rd., Bentonville, VA 22601

Dogwood Village: Frances Smith

120 Dogwood Lane Room #319,

Orange, VA 22960

Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday! 7/ 1 Tuffy Garre3

7/ 1 Jim Grieve

7/ 2 Bill Cook

7/ 3 Jim Kennedy

7/ 6 Betsy Campbell 7/19 Millie Covington

7/ 6 Eddie Marston 7/19 Bre3 Raeburn

7/ 6 Joel Osborne 7/24 Larry Hakel

7/ 9 Missie Deibert 7/31 Dave Naser

7/11 Candice Benne3

7/11 Joanne Lee

7/11 Layne Vickers

7/13 Carey Wood

7/17 Berkley Benne3 If your birthday is this month and you do not see your name, please

contact the church office so we can update our records.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !HAPPY ANNIVERSARY !

7/ 5/69 Leif & Faith Carlson 50 Years!

7/13/68 Cliff & Joanne Lee 51 Years!

7/2/60 Sam & Be3y McNeely 59 Years!

7/12/86 Ron & Layne Vickers 33 Years!

7/14/08 Michael II & Ellen Weaver 11 Years!

CONGRATULATIONS!

If your anniversary is this month

and you do not see your names,

please contact the church office so we can update our records.

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JULY LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 3

On This Rock

We a�end a beau/ful church

on the corner of Broad and Main

For all that God has given us,

We certainly can not complain.

We appear to be so prominent.

Could a be�er place be found?

This seems to be a pres/gious spot

located in the middle of town.

So what really is important and

what message should we present

Should we boast about our building

or never make one comment?

In old Luray my fellow friends,

We’ve built on the solid rock

Remembering Jesus Christ Our Lord

is where we’ve put our stock.

Our forefathers built with faith

and the people didn’t have to search

Let’s build like Peter taught us

“On This Rock” we will build our Church.

Walton Gordon

Read Ma�hew 16: 17-18

I interpret this scripture:

Jesus wants us to be the rock

because of our belief.

The name Peter means rock. Do you qualify?

Thank you all so much for your cards, kind words,

thoughts & prayers for myself & our family on the loss

of my father. It is a difficult /me, however, we have the

most fond & loving memories to heal our hearts.

Sincerely,

Carla & the Chamberlain-Ondish Family

FELLOWSHIP SNACK:

Can you volunteer to provide Fellowship Snacks? Next Open

Dates are: Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 3 & 17 & All of December.

Please let the church office know if want to sign up.

VANCO Online Giving Update

We con2nue to hope that more will par2cipate in online giving.

Online giving means that you can automa2cally make your

monthly or weekly 2the contribu2on to the church even if

weather or personal reasons keeps you from aBending church.

You can give either by making a recurring dra: from your

checking or savings account or by using a debit or credit card.

See our web site’s home page (www.lurayumc.org) and click the

eGiving buBon in the header to get started. You also can

download the Give + app from Google Play or the iTunes stores.

See Walt SurraB for details or ques2ons. Your giving is crucial

to the con2nued viability of our work in Luray and beyond.

CorrecFons & Updates - LUMC Pictorial Directory:

Frances Smith 120 Dogwood Lane Orange, VA 22960 Helen Harman: 746-9489 [email protected] Gail Kyle 22A N. Deford Ave. Luray

Betsy Campbell email: [email protected]

Jim & Cathy Ashanky email: [email protected]

Robert Spencer 221 Mechanic Street, Luray, VA 22835

Jim Sullivan cell: 540-209-5505 - Remove Land line

The Carlson’s - No landline, use cells

Susan Lloyd: Home 860-5496, cell 742-1422 Walt & Sharon Surra� - Remove land line

David & Carol Angier - Remove land line

Larry & Elly Hakel: [email protected]

Julia Verba cell: 244-8402/Carey Verba 742-4110

Jim & Joy Richardson P.O. Box 126 Luray

(540)235-6899 email: [email protected]

Nancy Brubaker: 405 Hamburg Road Luray

Daniel Deavers: [email protected]

Daniel & Susan Brubaker: 405 Hamburg Road, Luray

Cary & Bev Wood Address: 20 Meadow Lane, Luray

Bill & Joan Cook: 10 Meadow Lane, Luray

743-3663 Email: [email protected]

Carol Gaunt email: [email protected]

Garne� Brockman: Garne�[email protected]

Judy Suddith email: [email protected]

If you have updates or changes, please contact the church office.

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JULY LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 4

2019 Ladies Book Club

The Ladies’ Book Club meets at 6:30pm on the third

Thursday of most months.

NOT mee ng in July

Next Gathering: August 15 & September 19 at Beverly

Wood’s home - Sons of Encouragement by Francine Riv-

ers. In this five book series, we will meet the Bibleical

equivalent of superhero sidekicks in Aaron, Caleb, Jona-

thon, Amos & Silas.

Local Nursing Home Visits & Projects:

If you would like to join in and do projects, or visit at our

local nursing homes, contact Donna Miller, or email/

phone the church office. Projects may be something orga-

nized by the church or it may be joining in on a project

through the nursing home.

Be the Hands & Feet of Jesus!

Movies this Summer!

Town of Luray at Ruffner Plaza, 8:30pm

Rain locaFon - Luray Fire Department

7/11 - ET

7/25 - UP

8/8 - Charlo3e’s Web

8/22 - Wizard of Oz

Mission Dinner benefi+ng St. Andrews

Friday, July 26, 6-8pm, Fellowship Hall

Join us for a Potato, Salad and Dessert Bar!

Member Highlight: Will resume in September

VACATAION BIBLE SCHOOL

is Underway...

The Best Week of the Summer!

New Friends * Amazing Experiments

Creative Games * Super-fun Snacks

Surprising Adventures * Incredible Music

Location: Luray United Methodist Church

VBS Dates: July 7 - July 11

Each day’s fun begins at: 6pm

The VBS Day ends at: 8pm

For more information call: 743-6540

Register Online: vbspro.events/p/lurayumc

Sign Up to Volunteer in the Church Auditorium

You can’t miss the Display! It’s going to be a

SUPER FUN WEEK!

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JULY LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 5

UNITED METHODIST WOMENUNITED METHODIST WOMENUNITED METHODIST WOMENUNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Faith – Hope – Love In Action Elly Hakel, UMW President

Spiritual Formation

Be still and know that I AM God, Psalm 46:10

One of my favorite words describing spiritual formation is jour-ney. I find it ironic that the longest, deepest and most challeng-ing journey of my life calls me to be still, and beyond that, to just be. Inward, solitary and nebulous with regard to an exact process, this experience guides my attention to silence accompa-nied by an inward ear tuned to unfamiliar channels. The goal of this journey is transformation rooted in relationship with (in contrast to knowledge about) God as Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. As a pilgrim whose natural proclivity favors more easily grasped facts and actions I find transformation of my heart through the spiritual practices of silence and listening to be two (among other) channels to this elusive, can’t-be-borrowed, bought or taught outcome. Our relationships in the Sisterhood of Grace become deeper and more fruitful as transformation comes to individual hearts through courageous and intentional sole journeys of the soul. One approach to developing this spiritual discipline is the prac-tice of Lectio Divina, (LEX -ee-oh dih-VEE-nuh), Latin for “divine or sacred reading.” My first experience with this prac-tice occurred in a Companions in Christ setting.* Lectio Divina includes four movements of internalizing scripture: lectio - slow reading of scripture; meditatio pondering the words; oratorio - prayer as dialogue with oneself and with God about the scrip-ture; and contemplatio - practicing the presence of God or being.

A Lectio Divina Exercise: Choose several verses of a favorite scripture. You might begin by singing John Bell’s Be Still and Know found in The Faith We Sing, 2057. Sing this short setting numerous times to settle into this time of discernment. Read the passage slowly, fir st silently and then aloud. Read the passage again and listen for a word or phrase that speaks to you. Re-Read the passage and pay attention to your feelings or emotions. Pray and give to God the words and emo-tions that have come to mind. Rest in God’s care, be in God’s presence, and listen. Enjoy the opportunity to relax in God’s presence. This is not a test! Write about your experience in a journal. Give thanks for this quiet time with God and consider a response that reflects your gratitude. Additional information about Lectio Divina is found in the CIC Participant’s Book, Foundational 28 week session, pp. 91-92. Laura Douglass, Spiritual Growth Coordinator

[email protected] or 540-438-7698

July Prayer Mission Focus: 7/8: Senegal. SOS Dialogue Cen-ter & Computer Center. A better life, providing access to educa-tional opportunities to girls & young women. 7/11: Hungary. Church Bldg in Miskoic providing a suitable bldg. for the grow-ing outreach ministries of the mission-oriented church. 7/14: Red Bird Mission, Beverly, KY. 7/18: India. Isabella Thoburn College-Programs for Post-Graduate & Professional studies. Educating students using advanced technology, enabling them to compete in the job market

News from Russia:

Pastor Irina reports they have purchased the new house

in Novatroitskaya which will be used to develop a new

United Methodist Church there, used to minister to the

Roma popula2on in this village, used for a:er school help

and used as a gathering place. The house is quite large

(see Picture 2), it has several good-sized rooms (see Pic-

ture 1), a separate garage, what is called a Summer Room

between the house and garage (see Picture 3), and a large

undeveloped lot (see Picture 4). This house is quite typi-

cal of the homes you see in Russian villages. (If you are

curious, the pipe you see running above the wall in Pic-

ture 2 is the natural gas line that provides gas for hea2ng,

domes2c hot water and cooking.)

Members from a United Methodist church in Tulsa, Okla-

homa are traveling to Russia this summer to help con-

struct a fence around the back yard. Irina was able to buy

this home using grants funds she received from German

United Methodist Youth who are engaged in helping the

Roma people in both Russia and Belarus. Irina is planning

to replace the windows and interior doors, update the

kitchen and bathroom and do some pain2ng. The pic-

tures she sent (see Pictures 5 and 6) show several volun-

teers scraping off the exis2ng wallpaper and preparing for

other renova2on work. The people working in these pic-

tures are Roma to whom Irina’s church has been minister-

ing. They are overjoyed to receive Irina’s help.

See Pictures!

Floor Plan Picture #1

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JULY LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 6

Picture 2

Yard

3

#4 Much Needed Land

#5 Volunteers scraping wallpaper

#6 Volunteers Helping

These are Roma people and are eager to help.

Donations will help SO Much! Thank You!

Thank you for your service: David Angier, USA

Jim Ashanky, USCG

Captain, Erich Bennett, USAF - Active!

Dan Bogdewic, USN

2nd LT. Thomas Butler, USMC - Active!

Brad Chamberlain, USN

Bill Cook, USA

David Covington, USA

Patrick Daugherty, USAF

Don Garner, USN

Walton Gordon, USA

John Graves, USA

Wesley Grieve, USA

Larry Hakel, USA

Gerald Judd, USA

Cathy Mauck, USA

Sam McNeely, USMC

George Nosek, USA

Doug Raeburn, USMC

Bill Ricketts, USA

Jimmy Sullivan, USN

Walt Surratt, USA

Reed Tate, USA

Jeff Thomas, USA

Charles Yates, USCG

Keep Our College Students in Prayer: Eva Bogdewic, UVA

Andrew Chamberlain, LFCC

Scott Emert Cassie Hutton, Radford

Danielle Martin, VT

Caroline Suddith, JMU

Cheyenne Wilson, So. Adventist Univ, TN

Alex White, Harvard

Our Preschool is FULL for 2019-2020!

We have waiting lists for both 3 & 4yr programs, so if you know someone who is thinking about it, have them fill out an application and save their spot. We actually have some already signed up for 2020-2021!!

It really is the Best Little Preschool in Town!!

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JULY LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 7

JULY CHURCH HELPERS

COMMUNION STEWARD:

Layne Vickers

ACOLYTES 830/11:

7/ 7 Aaron Grieve / Eli BenneB

7/14 Drayvin Stevens/Allison Atkins

7/21 Maci Knight / Berkley BenneB

7/28 Cameron Knight / Jeremiah BenneB

USHERS 11am:

7/ 7 Charlie & Laura Yates

7/14 Wanda Butler & Wanda Tate

7/21 Bill Cook & Meredith Houff

7/28 Berkley BenneB & Ron Vickers

GREETERS - 8:30:

7/ 7 Robert Spencer

7/14 Robin & Caden Stevens

7/21 Cerenity & Drayvin Stevens

7/28 The Chamberlain’s

GREETERS - 11:00:

7/ 7 Wanda Butler & Wanda Tate

7/14 Charlie & Laura Yates

7/21 Jane Thompson & Meredith Houff

7/28 Bill & Joan Cook

READERS - 8:30:

7/ 7 Bruce Clark

7/14 June Clark

7/21 Faith Carlson

7/28 Debi Swing

READERS - 11:00:

7/ 7 Walt Gordon

7/14 Dave Naser

7/21 Judy Suddith

7/28 Julia Verba

COUNTERS:

7/ 7 CR Suddith & Walt Gordon

7/14 CR Suddith & Gerald Judd

7/21 Gerald Judd & Alice Gray

7/28 Alice Gray & Jeff Jennings

AUDIO VISUAL: 830 / 11am

7/ 7 Karen Grieve / Bill RickeBs

7/14 GarneB Brockman/Robert Spencer

7/21 Jeff Jennings / Ron Vickers

7/28 Sam McNeely / Bill Duke

NURSERY - 8:30:

7/ 7 Sheryl Brockman

7/14 Bonnie Sullivan

7/21 Cindy Lauritzen

7/28 Robert Spencer

NURSERY - 11:00:

7/ 7 Heather Sours

7/14 Missie Deibert

7/21 Faith Carlson

7/28 Candice BenneB

FLOWERS:

7/ 7 The Angier’s

7/14 Martha Leake

7/21 The Weaver’s

7/28 The Yates’

SNACK:

7/ 7 Cookies

7/14 Winn Jennings

7/21 BeBy White

7/28 The SurraB’s

REGULARLY SCHEDULED WEEKLY MEETINGS & EVENTS:

Illumine Sunday Group - Sunday evenings - 7pm - Fellowship Hall

Illumine Thursday Group - 2nd & 4th Thursday evening (July 25) - 7pm - Parlor

LUMPreschool - Tuesday-Thursday - 8:25-11:30am - Finished for school year. Resumes in September

Bible Study with Pastor Ellen - Each Tuesday, 11am in the Image Class.

ASAP - Tuesday nights from 5-7pm in the Auditorium (non-church related)

Children’s Choir - 1st & 3rd Wednesday Evening of the month - Finished un l Fall

Hand Bell Choir - Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm - Finished un l Fall

Chancel Choir - Wednesday Evenings, 7:30pm, Underground – Finished un l Fall

Men’s Bible Breakfast Club - Thursday mornings from 7:15 - 8:15am

Each Thursday - 12 Noon Community Service - Main Street Bap st Church

Girl Scouts - Each Thursday evening 6:30pm, Image Class

Praise Band Prac ce - Thursday nights at 6:45pm, Sanctuary

2019 LUMC Church Council Members:

Dale Houff-Church Council Chair Cathy Weaver-Council Secretary Jeff Jennings-Lay Leader

Elly Hakel - UMW President Charlie Yates-Board of Trustees Bill RickeBs-Financial

Walt SurraB-Treasurer Ron Vickers/Bonnie Sullivan-Fellowship Tommy Page-Outreach

Beverly Wood-Communica2ons Julia Verba-Worship

Robert Spencer-Missions Karen Grieve-Sunday School Super.

Dave Naser-Staff/Parish Rusty McCoy-at Large Member

Wanda Butler-at Large Member Rev. Erich BenneB

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BIBLE STUDY & SUNDAY SCHOOL

Tuesday Morning Bible Study w/Pastor Ellen - 11am, Image Class, 4th floor

Thursday Mornings, 7:15am - Men’s Breakfast & Bible Study, Fellowship Hall, 3rd floor “Men Only”.

2nd & 4th Thursday Evenings, 7pm, Parlor - Illumine Group (July 25)

Sunday Mornings, 10-10:50am Sunday School

There is something for everyone! If you have an idea for a new group, please let us know.

Nursery for Infants and preschoolers available 8:15-12:15 During Worship Services Only, 4th floor

3yr Old Sunday School Class - Stories & Sharing, 4th floor

Preschool - Age 4 through Kindergarten - Heartshapers Curriculum, 4th floor

Early Elementary - Grades 1-3 - Bible Lessons Planned by Teacher, 4th floor

Older Elementary - Grade 4-5 - Faithweaver Curriculum

Tweens - Grades 6-8 - A Lively Class using Gospel Light materials, 2nd floor above the Auditorium

High School - Grades 9-12 - Fellowship Hall, 3rd Floor

Adult Sunday School - All Ages - CrossWalk, Image Class, 4th Floor

Adult Women’s Sunday School Class/Bible Study - Parlor, 2nd floor, Sanctuary level

Sunday Evenings, 7pm - Illumine Group - Meets every week, Fellowship Hall, 3rd floor

JULY LURAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PAGE 8

Chancel Choir: Basses: CR Suddith, Jim Ashanky, Larry Hakel,

Dale Houff, Jim Grieve; Tenors: Erich Benne�, Dave Naser;

Altos: Cathy Whi�le, Alice Gray, Layne Vickers, Judy Suddith,

Carol Miller; Sopranos: Julia Verba, Elly Hakel,

Nancy Brubaker, Cathy Ashanky

Weekly KIT Email (Keeping in Touch)

This is an informa ve weekly email to let you know what

is coming up or happening at the church each week.

Call or email the church office to be added to the list.

Keep in Touch!

TELEPHONE PRAYER CHAIN:

If you have need for prayer and would like to be

placed on our prayer chain, call the church office or

Peggy Turner 743-3386.

If you would like to be called when a situa/on comes up that

needs prayer, or if you could be a caller, calling 5 -6 persons

once you receive the message, let the church office know.

Praise Band: Cathy Ashanky-Leader/Piano/Singer, Erich

Benne�-Guitar, Bruce Clark-Singer, Abby Knesh/Singer;

George Nosek-Singer, Tommy Page-Singer/Devo/ons,

Doug Raeburn-Guitar & Robin Stevens-Singer

Luray United Methodist Church Physical Address: 1 West Main Street

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 606 Luray, VA 22835

(540)743-6540 Fax: 743-9109

Email: [email protected]

Web Page: www.lurayumc.org

2019 COMMUNITY NOON WORSHIP SERVICE - ROTATING SCHEDULE

JANUARY - ST MARK’S LUTHERAN JULY - MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH

FEBRUARY - LURAY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST AUGUST - ST MARK’S LUTHERAN

MARCH - LURAY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SEPTEMBER - LURAY SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST

APRIL - LURAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH OCTOBER - LURAY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

MAY - CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH NOVEMBER - LURAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

JUNE - LURAY UNITED METHODIST DECEMBER - CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH